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Port Richmond Tour

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This is a driving tour. It starts on the border of Kensington and North Philly, covers a little of East North Philly, runs along the Northwest edge of Port Richmond and then in to Port Richmond itself. From Susquehanna and Howard we go

West on Susquehanna to American
North on American to Cumberland
East on Cumberland to 2nd
South on 2nd to York
West on York to 5th
North on 5th to Cambria
East on Cambria to Hope
South on Hope to Cumberland
East on Cumberland to Kensington
Northeast on Kensington to Boudinot
North on Boudinot to Clearfield
East on Clearfield to F
in to McPherson Square
East on Clearfield to Kensington
Northeast on Kensington to Tioga
in to Harrowgate Park
Southeast on Tioga to Belgrade
Southwest on Belgrade to Allegheny
Northeast on Allegheny to Cedar
Southwest on Cedar to Cambria

	*Entrance Pillars* Darling Rosario, 1995 * small abstract * Three posts from two of the eight entrances are pictured. * Entrance posts. Norris Square. Susquehanna and Howard. * 39.983225,-75.133850 [map]
	*Horse Team and Pumper Making A Run* Harold Kimmelman, 1978 * small seated person, partial person, hat and helmet, fire-fighting equipment, horses * Wall. West side of 2nd, North of York. * 39.987575,-75.135825 [map] * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org
	*Taller Puertorriqueno Mosaic* Joe Brenman, 2000 * big abstract * Wall. Education and Cultural Programs Building Taller Puertorriqueno. Southeast corner 5th and Huntingdon. * 39.990375,-75.140475 [map] * See also: +Joe Brenman's page at inliquid.com
	*Taller Puertorriqueno Community Garden* * standing people, food, dragon, guitar, hats * Inside the fence but clearly visible * Next to the Administrative Building, Taller Puertorriqueno. East side of 5th, North of Lehigh. * 39.992660,-75.140000 [map] * Exhibits: Unidentified, African American
	*Mayan Game Group* Joyce de Guatemala, 1981 * abstract Mayan sports equipment * There's an unlocked gate on Howard with a path leading back to the piece, which is partially visible from the sidewalk * East side of Howard, just North of West Huntingdon. * 39.989725,-75.131900 [map]
	*Fireman Carrying A Hatchet* Dexter Jones, 1967 * small standing person, helmet, hatchet, stairs * Wall. Boudinot Street and Hart Lane. * 39.993635,-75.122870 [map] * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters
	*Charles Allen Smith* Francis P. Moitz, 1917 * Statue of Charles Allen Smith * standing person wearing a hat, eagle, rock * inscription: Erected by the Allied Monument Committee of Phila. To Charles Allen Smith April 21, 1917 Killed at Vera Cruz April 22, 1914 * Southeast corner of McPherson Square Park. Northwest of Kensington and Indiana. * 39.994600,-75.118425 [map] * Exhibits: War * See also: +Free Libray of Philadelphia page about McPherson Square and the statue +wikipedia.org article about the United States occupation of Vera Cruz
	*War Memorial* Amelie Zell Felton, 1952 * eagle * inscription: front: To honor those who served back: Dedicated by the Harrowgate Park Civic Associaton, 1952 * North side of Harrowgate Park. Southeast of Kensington and Tioga. * 39.999600,-75.106650 [map] * Exhibits: War
	*Tioga El Station* * eagle * Entrance. Northeast corner Harrowgate Park. Kensington and Tioga. * 40.000140,-75.106450 [map] * Exhibits: Unidentified
	*Hose Team In Action* Harold Kimmelman, 1971 * two people, one standing, one kneeling, helmets, firehose * On the wall. Engine Company 28. Southwest side of Ontario between Belgrade and Miller. * 39.988900,-75.099975 [map] * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters * See also: +hksculpt.com +Harold Kimmelman @ philasculptors.org
	*Port Richmond Firefighters Memorial* 2005 * Memorial to Richard F. Devine, William J. Robinson, Rey Rubio, John Taylor and Thomas Vaughan * black polished etched stone in the shape of the Fire Department emblem, two people kneeling, one winged, one wearing a helmet * inscription: Philadelphia Fire Department Engine Company #28 To honor our firefighters who have lost their lives while protecting and serving the great community of Port Richmond When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage, give me strength to save some life whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child before it is too late or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, to guard my every neighbor and protect his property. And if ascending to my fate I am to lose my life please bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife. FF Thomas Vaughan March 13, 1904 FF William J. Robinson January 15, 1905 FF Richard F. Devine July 29, 1999 Capt. John Taylor August 20, 2004 FF Rey Rubio August 20, 2004 Dedicated August 20, 2005 * In front of Engine Company 28. Southwest side of Ontario between Belgrade and Miller. * 39.988925,-75.099950 [map] * Exhibits: Police and Fire Fighters, Religious * See also: +article about the memorial +article about John Taylor and Rey Rubio +archive of articles about John Taylor and Rey Rubio +brief bio of Richard Devine
	*Campbell Square Arch* Warren C. Holzman, 2004 * partial people, tools, church, ship, train, sun, plants, fish, arch, fleur de lis, sign * Campbell Square. Northeast side of Allegheny at Livingston. * 39.986025,-75.103875 [map] * Exhibits: Religious * See also: +ironstudioltd.com
	*Fence* Greg Leavitt * standing people, sitting person, partial person, sports and playground equipment, water * Fence. Cohocksink Recreation Center. Southeast side of Cedar St. at East Cambria. * 39.984300,-75.112775 [map] * See also: +gregleavitt.com

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